A capacity field contested the Fight MND charity day on Sunday, raising almost $10,000 for this worthy cause.
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It brings the total raised for the MND Foundation from the annual Deniliquin charity day to more than $45,000.
Organisers Noel and Jenny Swainger were extremely grateful for the outstanding support received from players and sponsors, which again made this a fantastic day.
While raising funds is important, it was also packed with fun on the golf course.
Results from the day are below.
It was a big day all round for Deniliquin Golf Club, with the Division Three mixed pennant team travelling to Cohuna to contest the final against Kerang.
The team played consistent golf to bring home the trophy, with an impressive 4-1 victory.
Congratulations to all members of the team – Norm Purtill, Margie Radeski, Marg Rothwell, Graeme Rothwell, Toby Rae, Peter O’Brien and Robert Armytage.
Last Thursday was a stableford event, won by Glenda Campbell with 39 points from runner-up Carol Hardman 38.
Saturday was stroke and the men’s monthly medal, which was claimed by Duncan McQuie with net 72.
He also won A-grade from runner-up Vicki Brunker on net 73.
B-grade winner was Glen Warren 78 on countback to Bernie Biggs and C-grade Margie Franke-Williams 73 from runner-up David Grant 76.
On Wednesday we saw the introduction of alternate tees, with some players deciding to play a shorter course off the red tees with a reduced handicap.
The A-grade winner with a superb four under par round of 68 to record 41 stableford points was Jimmy Poka jnr, from runner-up Tom Maw 40.
In B-grade Warren Bull had 38 points from runner-up John Wacheke 33, and in C-grade John Metcalfe had 37 points from runner-up Ken Pearce 35.
It has been a action-packed week on the golf course, and there’s another busy one coming up starting with the Winter Classic on tomorrow and Sunday, which is fourball best ball 18 hole events, as well as trophies in scratch and handicap over the 36 holes.
The club thanks sponsors for supporting the classic, these being MRT Spraying, Riverina Watermatic and Deniliquin Vinyl and Carpet Centre.
Next Tuesday the 9 hole event will be three clubs and putter, then Wednesday and Thursday are both stableford.
Next Friday is the annual Women’s Open, and Saturday is again stableford.
This weekend the bistro will be open both Friday and Saturday nights, and members are encouraged to support this initiative.
Friday Night Fun is on tonight with raffle tickets on sale from 6pm and draws at 7pm.
Last week’s results:
Thursday, May 30, single stableford:
G Campbell 39, r/u C Hardman 38.
Ball comp: W Pearce, P Sherwin, J Glowrey, L O’Brien, P Grant, P Davis, M Rothwell, K Druitt, c/b 31.
NTP: 9th A Gorsuch. Golden hole Y Holmes.
Saturday, June 1, stroke:
A-grade D McQuie 72, r/u V Brunker 73; B-grade G Warren 78, c/b B Biggs; C-grade M Franke-Wlliams 73, r/u D Grant 76.
Ball comp: C Thomson, T Grant, V Kelly, J Radeski, T Bult, B Bourke, R Pogonoski, D Ring, P Joice, L Mulham, K Pearce, J Poka jr, H Sutton, M Baker, S Lugsdin, G Maddison, G Rothwell, J Pearce, Mark Thomas, c/b 79.
NTP: 2nd D Mitchell; 5th G Stephens, L Mulham; 9th J Poka jr, G Mulham; 11th T Grant, M Baker; 13th V Kelly. Golden hole L Mulham.
Sunday, June 2, MND Chairty Day:
Men’s winners (visiting Geelong team): S Newling, A Moore, P Featherstone, P De Driver 55.125; r/u L Pitts, M Barnett, J Tonta, B Mc Quie 56.25
Women’s/Mixed winners: L Brandt, M Way, C Mitsch, G Willoughby 55.25, r/u G Campbell, J Campbell, J Campbell, T Campbell 57.325.
Wednesday, June 5, single stableford:
A-grade J Poka jnr 41, r/u T Maw 40; B-grade Warren Bull 38, r/u J Wacheke 33; C-grade J Metcalfe 37, r/u K Pearce 35.
Ball comp: C Thomson, R Pogonoski, K Leetham, B Jennings, R Bolton, H Sutton, A Brunker, L Mulham, G Willoughby, A Wettenhall, S Butcher, L Chappell, T Kew, G Maddison, B Biggs, R Lawrence, P Beckton, K Maher, c/o 32.
The Nineteeth Man - Off The Tee columnist for Deni PT.